Inspirations

Qantas is clamping down on poorly-dressed passengers at its airport lounges, with the airline announcing it will be more rigorous in enforcing "minimum smart casual dress guidelines" at Qantas Club and Qantas Business Lounges. From April 1, travellers visiting Qantas lounges at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth and Adelaide airports will need to ensure they're suitable togged up, or risk being turned away at the front desk. "Entry may be refused at the discretion of the lounge staff if visitors do not meet the appropriate standard", the airline says. "Lounge staff will use their discretion to determine if a visitor to the lounge meets our smart casual dress guidelines. A Qantas...

Don't know your kimchi from your kohlrabi? Confused about cold brew coffee? Fear not. We get to grips with the global gastro scene to tell you what you should be eating and drinking this year. OVER Kale EATING Cauliflower UP NEXT Kohlrabi Kale in salads, kale in juices, kale as crisps. But it was only when Nails Inc launched kale-infused nail polish that we knew for sure - this madness had to stop. Now cauliflower is the new it-veg: whole roasted, mashed, toasted or even as gluten-free pizza bases. Munch it with almonds and pomegranate at recently opened Middle Eastern restaurant Jago in Shoreditch, or, for more of a mouthful, order the whole roasted cauliflower with toasted hazelnuts and white...

At risk of upsetting hotelcomparez.com, chooseflightchooser.com and doyouwannacheapholidayornot.com and the four million other hotel and flight booking websites out there, I enlist a travel agent to book my flights and accommodation. I know! Next I¹ll probably be using a fax or riding a penny-farthing. Of course, for zippy direct flights or domestic accommodation, yes, I do it online like everyone else, but for overseas jaunts with several connecting flights and many accommodations, perhaps even in several countries, (not uncommon in my marriage) I use a magical genie called Sandra. Sandra knows: A) Which flights will be cheapest on which days B) If I have any hope of upgrading with points (³no²) C)...

Welcome to the Virtuoso Best of the Best 2015 Guide to the World's Best Hotel Experiences. Click here to read more.

In To The Blue Warm up with French Polynesia, The Maldives, Costa Rica and more. All the beach towns that we love. Beach holidays are always a good idea, and this Sun & Sand issue celebrates hot spots around the globe, from five of our favourite beach towns to the island nation of the Maldives. Holidays allow us to reconnect with ourselves, our friends, our family, and the world around us; to recharge, relax, and do nothing; or to test our limits, experience new sights and scenery, and learn new things. Why do you travel?